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International Committee Recommends Stringent Guidelines for Translating Stem Cell Therapies From the Lab Bench to the Bedside

Date:6/12/2008

Insoo Hyun. Four working groups participated in their development: the Quality Control and Manufacturing Subcommittee, chaired by Dr. Mahendra Rao; the Preclinical Testing Subcommittee, chaired by Dr. Giulio Cossu; the Clinical Trials Subcommittee, chaired by Dr. Ira J. Fox; and the Social Justice Subcommittee, chaired by Dr. Laurie S. Zoloth.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is an independent, nonprofit membership organization established to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education in all areas of stem cell research and application.

To schedule an interview during the annual meeting or prior to the event, for call-in information, or for additional information, contact Meagan Comerford at (847) 509-1944 x246 or mcomerford@isscr.org.

A press conference on clinical translation will be held Thursday, June 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 303 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Members of the press registered for the meeting are invited to attend. To join the conference by telephone, contact Patricia Sullivan at (847) 509-1944 or psullivan@isscr.org for access information.

Press Conference Room/Office Room 303. Speakerphone available. ISSCR staff is available to help schedule interviews. Wireless internet access available.

Press Interview Room. Room 302. To reserve the space to conduct interviews, sign up on the sheet posted outside the room.

Visit http://www.isscr.org for more meeting details.

Contact: Meagan Comerford

+1 847 509-1944 ext. 246, mcomerford@isscr.org

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